Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Tuck
See Estoc.
From Encyclopedia
- Broadsword
- Term usually stands for Medieval swords which is, in fact, wrong. This misnomer comes from Victorian collectors of the early 19th century.
- Close-helmet
- Helmet which, with a full visor and bevor, completely encloses the head and face; modern use of the term tends to refer…
- Collar
- See Gorget.
- Fingering
- Wraping index finger around sword’s ricasso to give it a greater tip control.
